There was a shooting at a Christchurch mosque in New Zealand on Friday afternoon.
Several people are injured.
Hospitals are expecting 40-50 victims.
The witnesses describe a man in military uniform is responsible for the shooting.
Via Stuff.nz:
Weapons marked with criminals’ names
The gunman’s rifle and magazines reportedly have a number of names written on it – including Alexandre Bissonette and Luca Traini, who also committed mosque shootings in Italy and Canada.
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The New Zealand Herald says there was a shooting at a second mosque.
Mohan Ibrahim described to the Herald running for his life to escape the gunman. He was one of 200 people in Christchurch’s Masjid Al Noor mosque when he heard shots being fired.
“At first we thought it was an electric shock but then all these people started running.”
He said there had been lots of people killed and many injured.
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“I still have friends inside.
“I have been calling my friends but there are many I haven’t heard from. I am scared for my friends lives.”
He said there had been lots of people killed and many injured.
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New Zealand Police: "In response to a serious ongoing firearms incident in Christchurch all Christchurch schools have been placed into lockdown. Police urge anyone in central Christchurch to stay off the streets and report any suspicious behavior immediately to 111."
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